I express emotions without judgment or criticism.

I acknowledge my feelings.

I allow myself to display my emotions. I recognize the feelings of others.

I am comfortable expressing my emotional state. I am comfortable expressing anger, frustration, sadness, or fear.

Because I am comfortable, I am in control of myself.

I confront my hurt to avoid hurting others. If I say things that I regret later, I apologize.

I express my opinions and feelings clearly. I let go of the need to be overly polite, and

I express the full range of my emotions.

I avoid masking techniques, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or overeating.

I can express myself freely and let myself cry.

I learn how to self-evaluate my thoughts and feelings without being self-critical.

I appreciate the healthy ways I interact with myself and others. I express my true feelings.

I release any suppressed emotions, and I accept that I am human.

I know emotions are part of the human experience. Humans feel hurt. Humans feel happy. We feel sad, we feel frightened. Humans feel lonely and frustrated, and humans feel excited.

Today, I release emotions without judgment or criticism.  I accept my feelings. I accept my emotions free of judgment.

I let them flow through me. I acknowledge them and release them all. I feel free today. I feel amazing.

Today, I love being alive.

Self-Reflective Questions:

1. Do I judge my emotions?
2. Do I ever berate myself for my emotions?
3. How do I react when I hear someone say they feel angry?